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Posted on 12/24/24 at 9:40 pm to Catahoula
I didn’t get this one. My younger brother was around a 5th grader at the time, and our grandmother bought him a canned ham.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 9:58 pm to Catahoula
A bag of Doritos
Posted on 12/24/24 at 10:27 pm to Catahoula
My worst gift was also probably my best. When I was a teenager my dad was in the VA hospital in Shreveport during Christmas. He would die there in less than 2 weeks. We had no money, we weren't poor, poor, but there was no extra money for presents. I always understood this and it truly never bothered me. Anyways, the VA gave out some "presents' for the patients to give to their kids. He gave me a tie, None of you have probably seen this type of tie, but it was made of mainly cardboard. Just as cheap as it could be. But, that was the best he could do. Last time I saw him smile. Life wasn't fair to him but he never complained. It was my favorite gift for a long time till my ex threw it away in one of her fits.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 2:36 pm to Catahoula
Company that I used to work for. But there were several that I can't list.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 11:54 pm to LemmyLives
She was born in the 60’s. She’s just cheap.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 11:58 pm to TheWalrus
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Herpes
Posted on 12/26/24 at 12:01 am to Catahoula
What had to be 5 pounds of Jovan Musk. Left it there.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 12:42 am to Catahoula
Every single year I wanted video games for Christmas. For some reason, my mother was opposed to video games, so I never really got any as a present. Pretty much every Christmas was disappointing for me outside of the ones with "big" gifts for everybody (like a trampoline). I guess they thought I'd grow out of it, but we moved around a lot and lived around no one I knew from school. Not sure what they thought I was going to get into instead. Basically, I got presents I didn't really want. Every year. I wouldn't say it was bad stuff, just not stuff I asked for. I tried to think of good highlights, and the trampoline I mentioned is the only gift that comes to mind.
One year stands out though. I asked for a Super Nintendo or a Genesis, I think. My years could be off but it was after regular Nintendo and before N64. My parents absolutely could afford to buy this, so it wasn't like it was some outrageous request.
As mentioned above, my mom didn't like game systems, so what they did instead was purchase some sort of educational game system from some dude at a flea market. I wish I could tell you the name of it, but my understanding is it wasn't much cheaper than what I asked for. That's not the bad part though. I figured I'd try to make the best of it and play the educational system. It didn't work. You could turn it on, answer one math problem, and then it would never proceed to whatever was supposed to come next (I truly don't know).
OK, no harm no foul. I told my parents it was junk and didn't work, but they didn't believe me. They thought I was being a brat about not getting a game system. Took me weeks to finally get my mom to watch me try to play this game, and then she still had to try it herself before she believed her own dang eyes.
By that point, the guy had gone out of business due to returns from parents who actually paid attention. That's what they told me, at least. I never met him. After the dust settled, I essentially got nothing that Christmas. I'd say "it's the thought that counts," but they clearly didn't think.
Typing this out made me a little more emotional than I thought it would. Really not sure what they were trying to do with the whole anti-video games stance tbh. This is probably why I try to get my kids every reasonable thing they want for Christmas. Every year. If my kid is disappointed on Christmas, I failed.
One year stands out though. I asked for a Super Nintendo or a Genesis, I think. My years could be off but it was after regular Nintendo and before N64. My parents absolutely could afford to buy this, so it wasn't like it was some outrageous request.
As mentioned above, my mom didn't like game systems, so what they did instead was purchase some sort of educational game system from some dude at a flea market. I wish I could tell you the name of it, but my understanding is it wasn't much cheaper than what I asked for. That's not the bad part though. I figured I'd try to make the best of it and play the educational system. It didn't work. You could turn it on, answer one math problem, and then it would never proceed to whatever was supposed to come next (I truly don't know).
OK, no harm no foul. I told my parents it was junk and didn't work, but they didn't believe me. They thought I was being a brat about not getting a game system. Took me weeks to finally get my mom to watch me try to play this game, and then she still had to try it herself before she believed her own dang eyes.
By that point, the guy had gone out of business due to returns from parents who actually paid attention. That's what they told me, at least. I never met him. After the dust settled, I essentially got nothing that Christmas. I'd say "it's the thought that counts," but they clearly didn't think.
Typing this out made me a little more emotional than I thought it would. Really not sure what they were trying to do with the whole anti-video games stance tbh. This is probably why I try to get my kids every reasonable thing they want for Christmas. Every year. If my kid is disappointed on Christmas, I failed.
This post was edited on 12/26/24 at 10:19 am
Posted on 12/26/24 at 12:56 am to imjustafatkid
That’s depressing baw.
I can’t think of anything that stands out, thank goodness. My parents never bought me the Nintendo, but I did guilt them into getting me games on the PC, so it was all the same.
My family had the money, but we always thought my parents were cheap. In hindsight, they were smart with money. A few extra bucks here and there on a Christmas gift wasn’t going to change anything. I was a good kid with a good life and parents that loved me. All I can do is hope to be the same.
I can’t think of anything that stands out, thank goodness. My parents never bought me the Nintendo, but I did guilt them into getting me games on the PC, so it was all the same.
My family had the money, but we always thought my parents were cheap. In hindsight, they were smart with money. A few extra bucks here and there on a Christmas gift wasn’t going to change anything. I was a good kid with a good life and parents that loved me. All I can do is hope to be the same.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 1:58 am to Catahoula
Case of 10w-30. Problem was, I was 14 and couldn't drive for at least a year or two...
Posted on 12/26/24 at 6:21 am to Catahoula
One year I got a fur lined sink. Worthless.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 6:34 am to Catahoula
My 14 year old self would tell you a robe. But my much older self would be happy with a nice robe these days.
I’d say gifts that are obvious people don’t really know you, aren’t trying very hard but still feel obligated to get you something for some strange reason. It’s a double whammy because now you have to find somewhere to stuff said gift.
I’d say gifts that are obvious people don’t really know you, aren’t trying very hard but still feel obligated to get you something for some strange reason. It’s a double whammy because now you have to find somewhere to stuff said gift.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 6:54 am to imjustafatkid
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Super Nintendo or a Genesis
We would always get our systems two years after they would come out. NES in 1987 and the Genesis in 1991. I remember the Genesis went on Sale before Christmas in 91 for $79.99. It sucks that you didn't get what you wanted. My dad wasn't about video games either but we were allowed to play on weekends and when he was at work during the summer
Posted on 12/26/24 at 6:58 am to imjustafatkid
I swear I’m not trying to be an OT a-hole here. But your parents sound terrible.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:01 am to TygerTyger
Last year my grandparents got me an xxxl Auburn hoodie.
I went to LSU and I am 6'1 175.
I went to LSU and I am 6'1 175.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:20 am to Catahoula
In 1975, my adult brother stopped in on Christmas Eve and his gift to me was the Six Million Dollar Man board game. I spent a little time playing it, and it was cardboard junk and boring as hell. I thought my brother was the coolest man alive, so no complaints.
We had a tradition of stopping by my uncle's house on Christmas Eve to exchange gifts. They had kids roughtly our ages, so we looked forward to it. We went there later that evening.
I opened my gift from my aunt and uncle, and sure enough, Six Million Dollar Man board game.
We had a tradition of stopping by my uncle's house on Christmas Eve to exchange gifts. They had kids roughtly our ages, so we looked forward to it. We went there later that evening.
I opened my gift from my aunt and uncle, and sure enough, Six Million Dollar Man board game.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:27 am to Catahoula
BJ without a Hauck Tuah
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:39 am to Tr33fiddy
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I wanted a monster truck called "the animal"
Nothing could stop the animal.
Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:43 am to JerryTheKingBawler
Where to start? Two come to mind.
1. My aunt knew I was a Bama fan and even called me ahead of time to show her excitement for the gift she was mailing me…an Alabama A&M pullover.
2. I was getting older and ready to graduate from my Starter jacket. Asked for a new jacket from my dad (only saw him in summer). He proceeded to get me a Wilson’s Leather jacket right off the clearance rack that looked like something Jim Brown would wear. I almost threw up when I saw it.
Honorable Mention: My brother asked for dress shoes. My dad got him Bostonians with the tassels. He took scissors and cut the tassels off. We still laugh about that.
1. My aunt knew I was a Bama fan and even called me ahead of time to show her excitement for the gift she was mailing me…an Alabama A&M pullover.
2. I was getting older and ready to graduate from my Starter jacket. Asked for a new jacket from my dad (only saw him in summer). He proceeded to get me a Wilson’s Leather jacket right off the clearance rack that looked like something Jim Brown would wear. I almost threw up when I saw it.
Honorable Mention: My brother asked for dress shoes. My dad got him Bostonians with the tassels. He took scissors and cut the tassels off. We still laugh about that.
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